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A winning streak will be on the line for the San Francisco Giants on Saturday when they battle the Colorado Rockies at
The Giants will counter Marquis with
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the
The Giants foiled a late rally and held on to defeat the
Current streak:
Team records:
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing San Francisco are 8-2 After playing San Francisco are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6 San Francisco most recently: A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco Colorado is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home San Francisco is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado Next up:
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Monthly Archives: May 2009
Indians-Tigers Odds Preview
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The Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers will meet on the field at
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Current streak:
Team records:
Detroit: 11-11 SU Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Detroit are 7-3 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a win are 2-8 Detroit most recently: A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road Cleveland is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland Next up:
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Mets-Phillies Odds Preview
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The New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at
The Mets will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Mets got out to an early lead and never looked back in a 7-4 win over the Phillies on Friday, as a -110 pick’em. That game’s 11 runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (11).
Current streak:
Team records:
Philadelphia: 11-10 SU New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 9-1 After a win are 3-7 Philadelphia most recently: A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia NY Mets are 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Philadelphia is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home Philadelphia is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing NY Mets Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up:
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Astros-Braves Odds Preview
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The Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Turner Field.
The Astros will give the ball to ace starter
Starting this game for the Braves will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Omar Infante and
Current streak:
Team records:
Atlanta: 11-11 SU Houston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6 Atlanta most recently: A few trends to consider:
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Houston Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home Next up:
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Orioles-Blue Jays Odds Preview
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The Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays will meet on the field at Rogers Centre on Saturday in a battle of division rivals.
Bergesen’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Jays scored four runs in the fourth inning and went on to defeat the Orioles 8-4 on Friday, as -240 favorites. That game’s 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Rod Brajas had three hits and drove in two runs for the Blue Jays.
Current streak:
Team records:
Toronto: 16-9 SU Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 2-8 After a loss are 3-7 Toronto most recently: A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games Baltimore is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road Toronto is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Baltimore Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up:
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Angels-Yankees Odds Preview
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A winning streak will be on the line for the New York Yankees on Saturday when they battle the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium.
The
Starting this game for the Yankees will be ace
Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 250-moneyline favorites versus the
Current streak:
Team records:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing NY Yankees are 7-3 After playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games on the road LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games Next up:
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Cardinals-Nationals Odds Preview
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The Washington Nationals will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at
The Cardinals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander
Pineiro’s opponent in this one will be
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cardinals won their second straight with a 6-2 victory over the Nationals on Friday, as +105 underdogs. That game’s eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
Current streak:
Team records:
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Washington are 7-3 After playing Washington are 5-5 After a win are 7-3 Washington most recently: A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington St. Louis is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Washington is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games at home Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing St. Louis Next up:
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Marlins-Cubs Lines Preview
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The Florida Marlins and the Chicago Cubs will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Wrigley Field.
The Marlins will give the ball to starter
It’ll be
Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Cubs rallied with six runs in the late innings to defeat the Marlins 8-6 on Friday, as -280 favorites. That game’s 14 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Team records:
Florida most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 6-4 After playing Chi Cubs are 7-3 After a loss are 4-6 Chicago most recently: A few trends to consider:
Florida is 14-5 SU in their last 19 games when playing Chi Cubs Florida is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs Florida is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road Florida is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Florida Chi Cubs are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games Chi Cubs are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Florida Chi Cubs are 5-14 SU in their last 19 games when playing Florida Next up:
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Bulls-Celtics Lines Preview
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The Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at TD Banknorth Garden in the seventh and deciding game of their first-round playoff series.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 6-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Bulls forced a Game 7 by defeating the Celtics 128-127 in triple overtime on Thursday. The Bulls failed to cover the 3-point spread, while the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 195.5.
John Salmons led the Bulls with 35 points, while
Team records:
Boston: 62-20 SU, 43-39 ATS Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6 After playing Boston are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 Boston most recently: A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago’s last 8 games when playing Boston The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games at home Boston is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston’s last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston’s last 8 games when playing Chicago |
Friday Fantasy Baseball and MLB Betting Odds Rundown
Here are news and notes, plus pitchers report card info for Friday baseball betting. Units are based on one unit per bet, plus or minus the juice. Also key injuries for fantasy baseball and bettors alike are featured.
Red Sox-Rays
Indians-Tigers
Mets-Phillies
Astros-Braves
Mike Hampton is 25-46 -25.7 units since 1997 to NL teams that average 4.3 or fewer runs. The Astros are splendid 14-6 +14.9 units on the road versus a starting pitcher who gives up 5.5 or fewer hits per start.
Derek Lowe is 3-9 as home favorite of 150-200. Astros closer Valverde is on the DL
Pirates-Reds
Cardinals-Nationals
Angels-Yankees
Andy Pettitte is 5-12 as a favorite of 125-175 -12.7 units the last two years. The Angels are 34-19 +22.6 units the last two years as an underdog.
Marlins-Cubs
White Sox-Rangers
White Sox DH Thome is probable.
For more information: Tonight’s baseball picks are at OffshoreInsiders.com. The latest MLB odds are in real-time.